Exploring a novel setup with a 3D printer on a Roomba robot vacuum, this chapter details the successful printing of a bright blue plastic square on a metal table, demonstrating the possibilities of mobile additive manufacturing.
3D printing isn’t just for hobbyists – it could be central to the future of manufacturing. Companies are turning to this technology to make everything from car and airplane parts to houses faster and cheaper than with traditional techniques. Now, as 3D printing – also known as additive manufacturing – is getting quicker, researchers are testing its limits. WSJ’s Alex Ossola and Danny Lewis take a look at how this tech is building the factory of the future.